BIG Halo 2 Rumor

Jonbo298 · 11-09-2003, 01:17 PM

As November 15 steadily approaches, rumors are flying around the Internet regarding Microsoft's big surprise for the system's 3-year anniversary. November 15, 2001 marked the launch of the system (along with the game that put Microsoft on the mat, Halo), Nov 15, 2002 marked the launch of Xbox Live and rumors are currently stating that 2003 will be the biggest surprise releases in the history of videogaming.

While this is only a rumor, an actual Microsoft Xbox public relations representative has contacted managers for both EB and Game Crazy retailers releasing some rather interesting news. The district managers of both stores were told that Halo: Combat Evovled will be joining the Platinum Hit's list on November 15, which sequentially drops its price to $19.99.

The current buzz is that Halo 2 will also be available on the 15th, that same day the original drops in price. A district manager of EB is saying the game will be available that day for numerous reasons. The "Vendor of the Month" at EB stores for November is the Microsoft Xbox, a mysterious Halo 2 trade-in deal has surfaced this month and the tentative ship date for the game is currently April 1 (April Fools Day). We are sure we'll have more on what may be the biggest surprise release in the recent history of videogames.

Update: Upon further research, The Digital Gaming Network acquired "EB Games Holiday Wish List" from a local EBX retail store and can confirm that the Halo 2 trade-in deal is imminent. The deal is titled "Snag a most wanted Xbox title for only $9.99." It states, "Trade-in 4 Xbox titles and receive any of the following for $9.99: Halo 2, Counter-Strike, Project Gotham Racing 2, Fable and Ninja Gaiden." On the similar note, Halo 2 is also listed numerous times in the back of the literature under the "Employee Wish List 2003."

The EB Games website, which still lists Halo 2 for an April 1 release date includes the following in bold lettering: "The ship date is subject to change and has not been confirmed by the manufacturer."

While we cannot confirm the following, some are saying that the Xbox's new spokesperson, Sean P. Diddy Combs, does a voice over in a commercial seen on NBC, where he states, "The world will know Xbox on November 15" accompanied by a picture of the Xbox logo with the Halo's series hero, Master Chief, seen in the backdrop.

We'll deliver more as it unfolds.

http://games.thedgn.com/index.php?pa...llqRxBTDHp.php

I don't know the credibility on this yet since I haven't seen this on any other big name gaming sites yet, but considering its the weekend....who knows. But this is becoming the big buzz over at the Gamefaqs XBox board.

If this turns out to be true, what a shock it would be if someone was to walk into EB and see Halo 2 just sitting there.

Hero2, wetting your pants yet?

GameMaster · 11-09-2003, 01:36 PM

An unexpected early release of a game would be a nice surprise.

Bond · 11-09-2003, 02:09 PM

I'm afraid Halo 2 is too big of a title to have a "surprise" release.

bobcat · 11-09-2003, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

I'm afraid Halo 2 is too big of a title to have a "surprise" release.

I agree.

But imagine..................

C'mon do it damnit

Dyne · 11-09-2003, 04:19 PM

Damn, that makes four awesome titles that I'm going to have to get, if this does happen. I hope it does. I have the money.. I'd buy it for sure on the "suprise" release date.

Professor S · 11-09-2003, 04:40 PM

If this does happen, which I almost guarantee it won't, it will be madness at all the retailers. They'll have a near riot on their hands.

DarkMaster · 11-09-2003, 04:58 PM

This is extremely doubtful. Not knowing about its release till the last minute will diminish tons of hype and sales, which is something you sure as hell don't want to do, especially with a game like this.

Stonecutter · 11-09-2003, 06:32 PM

11/15/03

Price Drop to 99.99 to match ps2's upcoming price drop.

That's all it's going to be.

It'll also be the day a bunch of people get a 49.99 bill for xbox live ;D

And that thing mentions fable, which isn't coming out until next year either.

Acebot44 · 11-09-2003, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

And that thing mentions fable, which isn't coming out until next year either.

Yeah. I'm a regular at the Big Blue Box Bulletin Boards and having Fable come out this year is as far from the truth as anyone can imagine. But if this is true I'll no doubt eat my sock.

Jonbo298 · 11-09-2003, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Acebot44

But if this is true I'll no doubt eat my sock.

I'll keep you to that word

Acebot44 · 11-09-2003, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

I'll keep you to that word

Hey I'll do it.

Jonbo298 · 11-09-2003, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Acebot44

Hey I'll do it.

Video tape it and send a copy to me....or if you have a digital camera, send me a copy over the net

Acebot44 · 11-09-2003, 11:51 PM

I was planning on doing that. It has to happen though.

TheGame · 11-15-2003, 10:38 PM

*looks at date*

Oh Well

Dyne · 11-16-2003, 01:12 AM

Nothing ever happens on saturdays. Except.. big ass parties! Which is what they probably had in Redmond.

I guess I don't know Xbox, P. Diddy. Millions of others don't, either. *shakes fist at commercial*